Grundlagen Englisch present perfect simple continuous Time expressions

Grundlagen Englisch - present perfect simple & continuous - Time expressions 2 - present perfect vs. past HFW Bern Philipp Brunner

The present perfect (U 1&2) Example 1: • Yesterday I lost my key. • I don‘t have a key now. I have lost my key. Example 2: • He went out five minutes ago. • He is not here now. He has gone out. Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 1

The present perfect Example 3: • I saw a good film last night. • I still have to think about it. I have seen a good film (recently). Example 4: • She told me her name. • I can‘t remember it now. I have forgotten her name. Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 2

The present perfect I/we/they/you have (= I‘ve etc. ) He/she/it has (= he‘s etc. ) - finished, lost, cut, etc. - walked, talked, etc. person + have/has + past participle Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 3

The present perfect • Your turn: – Grammar Book Unit 6, p 21, ex. 6. 1 -6. 3 – Murphy Copies Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 4

The present perfect • just = a short time ago > ‘Are you hungry? ’ – ‘No, I’ve just eaten. ’ > Hello. Have you just arrived? > ‘Is Paul here? ’ – ‘No, he’s just gone out. ’ Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 5

The present perfect • already = sooner than expected > I’ve already paid all the bills. > ‘When is Paul leaving? ’ – ‘He’s already left. ’ > We’ve already done our homework. Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 6

The present perfect • Yet = until now > Has it stopped raining yet? > I haven’t sent the letter yet. > ‘Is Paul back? ’ – ‘No, he hasn’t returned, yet. ’ Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 7

The present perfect • Have you ever. . . ? – Yes, I have. / No, I‘ve never. . . > Has Ann ever been to Australia? – Yes, once. > Have you ever played golf? – Yes, I play a lot. > I have never ridden a bike in my life. (1 st time) Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 8

The present perfect • How long have you. . . ? > Dan and Kate are married. They have been married for five years. (for = period of time) Ø I know Lisa. I‘ve known her since 2003. (since = starting point) Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 9

The present perfect • ago = before now > When did you last see him? – Oh, I saw him three days ago = reference to the past simple!! Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 10

The present perfect • Present perfect continuous (1) - Timothy is learning German. How long has he been learning German? He‘s been learning German for two years. Timothy is still learning German. Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 11

The present perfect • Present perfect continuous (2) - It is raining. How long has it been raining? It‘s been raining all day. It is still raining. Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 12

The present perfect • Your turn: – Grammar Book Unit 7, p 23 – Grammar Book Unit 9, p 27 Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 13

Present perfect or past? • Situation 1: Tom is looking for his key. He has lost it. He doesn‘t have his key now. • Situation 2 (10‘ later): Now Tom has found his key. He has it now. Tom lost his key (15 minutes ago). past simple He has found his key. present perfect Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 14

Present perfect or past? (2) • Past simple: Use the past simple to talk about the past. Use the past simple for things that are not recent or new. Mozart was a composer. He wrote pieces of music. • Present perfect: Use the present perfect to talk about a result now. Use the present perfect for things that are recent or new. Paul has repaired the washing machine. It‘s working OK now. Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 15

Present perfect or past? (3) • Past simple: Use the past simple to talk about the past. Use the past simple for things that are connected to a clear time reference. We went to the cinema yesterday. • Present perfect: Use the present perfect to talk about a result now. Use the present perfect for things that don‘t have a clear time reference. Have you seen Tim recently. Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 16

Present perfect or past? (3) • Past simple: clear time references: ago, when (? ), yesterday, last week, on Sunday, 2 March 2003, in the 7 th century, etc. • Present perfect: undefinite time references: recently, yet, already, never, this week, this morning, today, etc. Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 17

The present perfect • Your turn: – Grammar Book Unit 8, p 25 – Grammar Book Unit 20, p 49 – Murphy Copies Englisch Grundlagen, Present Perfect, Time Expressions 18